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Books and Authors — Questions with Solutions

5 solved Books and Authors questions from General Awareness, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. Which description fits The Adventures of Kakababu, Volume 1 by Sunil Gangopadhyaya?

सुनील गंगोपाध्याय की 'द एडवेंचर्स ऑफ काकाबाबू, वॉल्यूम 1' के लिए कौन सा विवरण उपयुक्त है? 1. A groundbreaking Bengali adventure series starring detective Kakababu, blending mystery and cultural motifs. 2. A satirical critique of governance in independent India. 3. An autobiographical account of the author's involvement in Bengal's freedom struggle.

  1. A. Only 1
  2. B. Only 2
  3. C. 2 and 3
  4. D. 1, 2, and 3

Solution

It is a famous Bengali adventure series featuring the fictional detective Kakababu solving mysteries.

Q2. Consider the following statements about Amrita Pritam: 1. She was a noted Punjabi poet. 2. She wrote the novel "Pinjar". 3. She received the Jnanpith Award. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

अमृता प्रीतम के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. वह एक प्रसिद्ध पंजाबी कवयित्री थीं। 2. उन्होंने "पिंजर" उपन्यास लिखा था। 3. उन्हें ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार मिला था। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 1 and 2 only
  3. C. 1 and 3 only
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Solution

All statements are correct. Amrita Pritam was a prominent Punjabi writer, wrote 'Pinjar', and won the Jnanpith in 1981.

Q3. Which of the following best describes the book "The Discovery of India" by Jawaharlal Nehru?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन जवाहरलाल नेहरू की पुस्तक "द डिस्कवरी ऑफ इंडिया" का सबसे अच्छा वर्णन करता है?

  1. A. Autobiography focused on prison life
  2. B. Analysis of India's history and culture
  3. C. Collection of political speeches
  4. D. Fictional account of freedom struggle

Solution

The book is a broad overview of Indian history, culture, and philosophy written during his imprisonment.

Q4. Consider the following statements about Amrita Pritam: 1. She was a noted Punjabi poet. 2. She wrote the novel "Pinjar". 3. She received the Jnanpith Award. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

अमृता प्रीतम के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. वह एक प्रसिद्ध पंजाबी कवयित्री थीं। 2. उन्होंने "पिंजर" उपन्यास लिखा था। 3. उन्हें ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार मिला था। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 1 and 2 only
  3. C. 1 and 3 only
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Solution

All statements are correct. Amrita Pritam was a prominent Punjabi writer, wrote 'Pinjar', and won the Jnanpith in 1981.

Q5. Which of the following best describes the book "The Discovery of India" by Jawaharlal Nehru?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन जवाहरलाल नेहरू की पुस्तक "द डिस्कवरी ऑफ इंडिया" का सबसे अच्छा वर्णन करता है?

  1. A. Autobiography focused on prison life
  2. B. Analysis of India's history and culture
  3. C. Collection of political speeches
  4. D. Fictional account of freedom struggle

Solution

The book is a broad overview of Indian history, culture, and philosophy written during his imprisonment.